This book was very well-written, so I could not in fair conscience deny a perfect rating. However, the ending left me in physical pain for several days. I was so easily able to get attached to Louisa Clark because she reminded me so much of me in my younger days. Plain, never getting my own recognition for my wonderful talents, being overshadowed by another sibling who was just more flamboyant but given credit for being so intelligent and amazing. I think a lot of the book was predictable except the last thing that her boyfriend did. You think you know someone well, but you don't. This book covers the right-to-die so well from a personal aspect. I THOUGHT I knew what my strong beliefs were, but after getting attached to Will Traynor, former larger than life wealthy man in a wheelchair, I saw the other side of the fence. I thought I knew compassion for the handicapped, but after reading all of the obstacles they faced every time they wanted to do something different fun in public, it made me realize how if I am there to help someone in any way, I should jump ahead and do it without even asking. Great humanitarian theme involved! Just don't read this before any occasion where happiness is mandatory. Seriously! ( )

Depressed that it's over - a wonderful story of a real love connection with barely a kiss passing between them. Really makes you think! ( )

I should probably start by saying that I read a lot of romance novels, and I expect very specific things from a book billed a "romance". Well, a "romance" in the true sense of the word, this isn't. Which is fine. I'm sure that's exactly what most people who pick up this novel are looking for. But I was taken aback by just how bleak the whole thing was. Moyes writes beautifully. There is no question that she's tremendously talented. Unfortunately, the subject matter of the book just didn't work for me. I tend to stay away from books that are this emotionally intense and heavy for the same reason I refuse to watch the news. I get enough reality in my day-to-day life, and I read to escape. The ending, too, was so horrifyingly depressing that it left me wishing I'd never picked up this book. ( )

You should read this book! You should NEVER read this book!
I loved this book and I hated this book. I couldn't put it down and I wanted to throw it across the room. It was a little formulaic but in the best and worst ways. I'm mad at each of the characters and I love each of them because of that. I want this book made into a movie so I can hate to love that too. I am heading straight for the library and picking up everyone of Jojo Moyes' books to marathon on them and pray I love and hate each of them as much as this and it wasn't a fluke. ( )

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